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An exercise apparatus includes a frame that is adapted for placement on the floor, a pivot axle or axis supported by the frame, a pedal bar which has first and second ends, a pedal that is secured to the pedal bar, an ellipse generator, and a track. The ellipse generator is secured to both the pivot

An exercise apparatus includes a frame that is adapted for placement on the floor, a pivot axle or axis supported by the frame, a pedal bar which has first and second ends, a pedal that is secured to the pedal bar, an ellipse generator, and a track. The ellipse generator is secured to both the pivot axis and to the first end of the pedal bar such that the first end of the pedal bar moves in an elliptical path around the pivot axis. The track is secured to the frame and engages the second end of said pedal bar such that the second end moves in a linear reciprocating path as the first end of the pedal bar moves in the elliptical path around the pivot axis. Consequently, the pedal also moves in a generally elliptical path. As the pedal moves in its elliptical path, the angular orientation of the pedal, relative to a fixed, horizontal plane, such as the floor, varies in a manner that simulates a natural heel to toe flexure. The apparatus can also include a resistance member, a data input member, and a control member. The resistance member applies a resistive force to the pedal. The data input mechanism permits the user to input control signals. The control mechanism responds to the input control member to control the resistance member and apply a braking force to the pedal. In addition, the exercise apparatus can include an arm handle and an arm handle coupling member that couples the arm handle to the pedal such that the arm handle moves in synchronism with the pedal.

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[ We claim:] [1.] An exercise apparatus, comprising:a frame;a pivot axle supported by said frame;a track;a coupling assembly supporting said track, proximate to a first end of said track, on said pivot axle at a first predetermined distance from said pivot axis such that said first end of said track

[ We claim:] [1.] An exercise apparatus, comprising:a frame;a pivot axle supported by said frame;a track;a coupling assembly supporting said track, proximate to a first end of said track, on said pivot axle at a first predetermined distance from said pivot axis such that said first end of said track moves in a vertically reciprocating arcuate path with respect to said pivot axle;a pedal assembly having a pedal slidably engaged to a second end of said track; anda pedal tie having a first end secured to said coupling assembly at a second predetermined distance from said pivot axis and a second end secured to said pedal assembly such that said pedal moves in a linear reciprocating path along said track as said first end of said track moves in said vertically reciprocating arcuate path.